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SHOULDER WAND EXERCISES

AAROM SHOULDER ABDUCTION - WAND

While holding a wand/cane palm face up on the injured side and
palm face down on the uninjured side, slowly raise up your injured
arm to the side.

Repeat 8 Times Hold 12 Seconds

Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times a Day

AAROM SHOULDER FLEXION - WAND

In the standing position and holding wand/cane with both arms as
shown, raise it up allowing your unaffected arm to push up your
affected arm.

Repeat 8 Times Hold 12 Seconds

Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times a Day
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WAND ROTATION - STANDING IR ER

In the standing position, hold a wand/cane with both hands
keeping your elbows bent. Move your arms and wand/cane
side-to-side. Your affected arm should be partially relaxed while
your unaffected arm performs most of the effort.

Repeat 8 Times Hold 12 Seconds

Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times a Day

WAND EXTENSION B - STANDING

In the standing position and holding a wand/cane, use the
unaffected arm to help push the affected arm back as shown.

The elbow should remain straight the enitre time.

Repeat 8 Times Hold 10 Seconds

Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times a Day

WAND IR STRECH
While holding a wand/cane behind your back, slowly pull the target
arm towards the center of your back.

Repeat 8 Times Hold 10 Seconds

Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times a Day
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WAND FLEXION - STANDING - PALMS DOWN

In the standing position, hold a wand/cane with both arms, palm
down on both sides. Raise the wand/cane up allowing your
unaffected arm to perform most of the effort. Your affected arm
should be partially relaxed.

Repeat 8 Times Hold 10 Seconds

Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times a Day

WAND PRESS - STANDING

Start by holding a wand or cane at chest height.

Next, slowly push the wand outwards in front of your body so that
your elbows become fully straightened. Then, return to the original
position.

Repeat 10 Times Hold 10 Seconds

Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times a Day

WAND EXTERNAL ROTATION - SUPINE ER

Lie on your back holding a cane or wand with both hands.

On the affected side, place a small rolled up towel or pillow under

your elbow. Maintain approx. 90 degree bend at the elbow with
your arm approximately 30-45 degrees away from your side.

Use your other arm to pull the wand/cane to rotate the affected
arm back into a stretch. Hold and then return to starting position
and then repeat.

Repeat 5 Times Hold 15 Seconds

Complete 1 Set Perform 1 Times a Day
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WAND FLEXION - SUPINE

Lying on your back and holding a wand or cane, slowly raise the
wand towards overhead. Use your unaffected arm to assist with
the movement.

Repeat 5 Times Hold 20 Seconds

Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times a Day